Market: Australia

Submission: Delivering cheap, clean energy for consumers and green industry

25 March 2024

The federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme will now deliver 32GW of additional renewable energy to Australia's electricity markets. The delivery of this Scheme sets the country up to achieve its 82% renewable energy target by 2030. 
AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyEnergyEnergy Transition Working GroupPhysical Risk, Adaptation & ResiliencePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Media Brief: Policy Results From IGCC’s Survey of Institutional Investors

Briefing | Erwin Jackson & Marwa Curran | 25 March 2024

Responses from 63 institutional investors, representing more than A$37 trillion AUM globally and invested on behalf of 15 million beneficiaries in Australia.

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AustraliaClimate Solutions & TechDecarbonising the EconomyEnergyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

New In-Depth Resource: Uses and Limitations of Investee Scope 3 Disclosures for Investors

19 March 2024

Our new resource looks at the state of play in this tricky but important area. It also includes practical steps investors can take now to meaningfully report on investee’s scope 3 emissions.
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor Agenda and ICAPsInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupNew Zealand

Uses and Limitations of Investee Scope 3 Disclosures for Investors

Guide | Lisa Caripis | 19 March 2024

This resource looks at the state of play in this tricky but important area. It also includes practical steps investors can take now to meaningfully report on investee’s scope 3 emissions.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupNet Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM)New ZealandParis-Aligned Asset Owners Initiative (PAAO)

Submission: Draft standard for climate reporting critical for attracting investment capital in Australia

Submission | Amy Quinton | March 1 2024

As major markets move to mandate climate-related financial disclosures, these new requirements will help Australia remain a competitive destination for investment capital.  These reforms are a natural evolution of Australia’s strong corporate governance framework to promote efficient and resilient markets.    IGCC’s Submission to Treasury’s consultation on Exposure Draft standard: 
  • Supports the direction of the legislation as a critical step towards internationally aligned climate-related financial risk disclosure requirements in Australia.

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AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Draft legislation for climate reporting critical for attracting investment capital in Australia

12 March 2024

New draft legislation for reporting on climate-related financial risk and opportunity is a critical step for attracting investment capital in Australia 
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticeInvestor Practice Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Financial Stability at Risk: Australian Government’s Climate Risk Assessment

12 March 2024

The volatility of climate change will spread to Australia’s financial sector, according to the first national risk assessment released by the Australian Government.
AustraliaPhysical Risk, Adaptation & ResiliencePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group

Submission: Disclosing climate opportunities and risks to secure long-term investment in Australia

13 February 2024

New draft legislation for reporting on climate-related financial risk and opportunity is a critical step for attracting investment capital in Australia.
AustraliaGovernance & DisclosureInvestor PracticePolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group